Definition

In a calm and controlled manner, without showing much emotion or excitement.

Example

She walked sedately through the park, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Conversation

How was your weekend?

It was nice, I spent it sedately at home just relaxing.

That sounds perfect for recharging.

Yeah, sometimes it's good to just take it slow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sedately → It is formed from "sedate" (from Latin "sedatus", meaning calm or tranquil) and "-ly" (a suffix used to form adverbs). The word "sedately" means in a calm or tranquil manner.

Memory Tip

Think of being calm and tranquil ('sedate') and how doing something in that way is described by adding '-ly' to form 'sedately'.

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